EPI * Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Mom to Jewels 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier diagnosed with EPI June 29 2011. Weight 18.8lbs (9.2lbs at time of diagnosis). On 1/2 tsp of enzyme diane powder per 1/2cup meal(usually 2x a day), 100mg tylosin 2x a day. New mom to Thor 18 month old German Shepherd, diagnosed at 8 months. On 2 1/2 tsp. of pancreatin 6x plus from enzyme diane per meal(2 cups of food) 

Also mom to 6 year old German shepherd Jackson, and 3 year old husky Mya, 10 month old kitten Shelby. 

  Dar and Kodi

Kodi (GSD female , born August 19, 2010 , was diagnosed July 15, 2011 at 11 months .Lowest weight, 47 lbs, weight as of  2/ 20/ 2012  59.6 lbs. Our goal for her at this time is 60lbs.  ... We made it !!!    60.4 lbs on March 31, 2012 .  TLI .07 , Folate 9.4 , Cobalmin 536 .Kodi eats TOTW Sierra Mountain (Lamb and sweet potato, grain free), 2 cups,2 times a day  with 1 teaspoon of pancreatin 8x per cup., recently  added  small lunch(1 cup plus 1 teas. enzymes) enzymes ( From Diane...awesome lady!!!) , with warm water and letting it sit for 30 minutes .  She is our furry kid whom just loves playing with the grandkids !!!!

Michele

"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich" - having 2 makes you even richer!   :-)

Jackie (back in pic) Diagnosed at 9 mos (09/09) - TLI 0.3 and low end of B12.  Pancreatin 8x dosing 3/4tsp per cup.   Natures Domain, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics and Duralactin in the am. Stable and happy 115 lbs - thanks to all the beautiful souls on this forum, we could not have done it without YOU.

Dexter - Diagnosed 11/10 approx 3 yrs of age.   We failed fostering and now he has his forever home    At initial testing - TLI 1.2 (range 5-35) B12 254 (range 249-733) folate 20.2 (range 6.5-11.5)   Natures Domain, Pancreatin 8x dosing is 1tsp per cup, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics with each meal and glucosamine chondroitin in the am.  Stable and happy 95 lbs 8/15/11

Kara::

adopted at five months old 26th December 2009 always hungry more than any of my other dogs

became noticeably distressed August 2010

Two vet visits and.............

Diagnosed with EPI at 14 months old September 2010

tli<1.00 folate 8.3 cobalimin 611 taking 2 Oxytet antibiotics 3 times a day and eating Nutrix grain free duck and potato kibble and starting to put weight on currently 33 kilos as of 20th June 2011 we also use Tylan if we dont have the time to use the oxytet as it has to be on an empty tum, enzymes at the moment Pancrex granules 3 teaspoons per meal

she is 2 yrs old as of 21st July 2011

"UNCONDITIONAL LOVE WAS INVENTED BY DOGS"

Maezi is a female  Australian cattle dog (blue Heeler) from BC Canada born may 11-2010

The story of her journey and struggles with EPI are featured on the EPI stories section above

Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 7 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.

Craig

Lulu (aka Miss Lulupants) is a 4 year old 'Red Shepherd' (Australian Red Heeler x Long-hair GSD) who lives in Adelaide, South Australia. Diagnosed with EPI in April 2010. Currently on one Creon 25k per meal; 3.5 3 cups Canidae ALS grain free kibble per day + one Metagenics B12 tablet. Click here for diet/med details. Miss Lulupants' story has been archived but it starts here. Lulu currently weighs: 21.2kg (46.7lbs) = Chunky Monkey! (now on a diet) Target: 19.5kg/43lbs. Lulu is super-smart, a bit plump and very pretty (everybody says so - including her!).

Kain, 4 yr. old GSD, Mom, Nicole, Dad, Joe, Sister Angel, 7 year old GSD, Sister Noni, 7 year old cat, and Twin Sisters, Eva and Mia, age 4. B-12: 369, TLI: less than 1, Folate: 15.7.Started Enzymes 1/14/11, 1 tsp./c, 2 1/2 cups fed once daily and 1 cup fed once daily. Nature's Variety, TOTW, Back to Basics, California Natural, all in monthly rotation, Let enzymes set 30 min. Low weight, 48 lbs, down from high of ONLY 66. Bi-Weekly B-12 shot of 1.4ml. All time high weight EVER on 12/11/11 at 71 lbs., one of the happiest days of my life, honestly, it is up there with some memorable days! *NEW WEIGHT of 76 lbs.!* 

Proud mommy to Vito, 3(?) yr old GSD.  90lbs, goal weight 85-90lbs (ACHIEVED!).  Tested positive for EPI on March 30th, 2011.  His TLI was 1.0, Cobalamin 225, Folate 22.  Feeding 2 cups of Taste of the Wild Bison once a day with one teaspoon of Pancreatin 8x enzymes per meal.

Also proud mommy of a (non EPI) Belgian Malinois tripod named Lizzie.  That means three legs.   Who is completely spoiled rotten, loves kids, and will be going into therapy dog training as soon as I can afford it.

"Sometimes it takes an imperfection to create perfection."

Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs

Mom to Pixie, 6 year old sheltie,inherited from my mother-in-law 3/11.  Dx of EPI 9/09.  TLI in 10/09 was 0.4 ug/L.  As of 12/2/11, Folate fasting levels was 13.6 ug/L, and Cobalamin fasting was 615.   Current weight 18.6 lbs (4/12), ideal weight around 17 - we're trying to keep her from gaining more!  Feeding grain free - Natural Balance canned lamb and Nature's Variety Instinct Limited Ingredient Lamb kibble.  Giving slightly less than 1/2 tsp Pancreatin 8X per 1/2 cup of food.  Tylan currently 1x/day.  Also takes 1/2 tablet pepcid for stomach upset 2x/day.  Fortiflora probiotics 8/15/11, one packet daily.  Getting bi-weekly B-12 shots.  Our little pack also includes my husband, our 11 year old sheltie, Lucy, and our 8 year old sheltie, Einstein. 

Wallace rescue GSD. Currently feeding James Wellbeloved Turkey and Vegetable Cereal Free and some Butcher's Tripe. Four teaspoons Pancrex Granules and 2 Lypex capsules per meal. (Will go back to raw pig pancreas soon.) Three meals a day 3 times per week, 2 meals a day the other 4 days otherwise he stops eating. Tylan 1/8 teaspoon twice a day (this is half the recommended dose for his weight but the recommended dose made his poos soft!) Synbiotic D-C (probiotic and prebiotic) capsule once a day. Monthly B12 injection.

Paula and Maya (bday 12/21/06) (diagnosed 10/26/10 TLi 1.5, B12 659 (ref:249-733), weight 52 lbs. After 30 days, retested B12/folate - B12 plummeted to 200, which greatly affected her personality. After following B12 protocol, currently giving weekly B12 shots at home. Weight on 4/24/12: 72 lbs - the picture of health.

~Becky~

Mom to Jewels 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier diagnosed with EPI June 29 2011. Weight 18.8lbs (9.2lbs at time of diagnosis). On 1/2 tsp of enzyme diane powder per 1/2cup meal(usually 2x a day), 100mg tylosin 2x a day. New mom to Thor 18 month old German Shepherd, diagnosed at 8 months. On 2 1/2 tsp. of pancreatin 6x plus from enzyme diane per meal(2 cups of food) 

Also mom to 6 year old German shepherd Jackson, and 3 year old husky Mya, 10 month old kitten Shelby. 

Kara::

adopted at five months old 26th December 2009 always hungry more than any of my other dogs

became noticeably distressed August 2010

Two vet visits and.............

Diagnosed with EPI at 14 months old September 2010

tli<1.00 folate 8.3 cobalimin 611 taking 2 Oxytet antibiotics 3 times a day and eating Nutrix grain free duck and potato kibble and starting to put weight on currently 33 kilos as of 20th June 2011 we also use Tylan if we dont have the time to use the oxytet as it has to be on an empty tum, enzymes at the moment Pancrex granules 3 teaspoons per meal

she is 2 yrs old as of 21st July 2011

"UNCONDITIONAL LOVE WAS INVENTED BY DOGS"

Maddie orginal Diagnosed 12/04/11 her TLi was 1 Folate14.2  DOB 01/10/2007

B12  140/165/235 now 644 was on jabs until 28/01/2012 now on B12 intrinsic factor tablets daily with food.

Weight was 22.3 Currently 27.1 (13-09-2011)28.8(27-10-11)31.7(02-12-11)32.5(27-01-2012) up 10kgs and Down to 31.7 (not feeding the correct amount 28-02-2012) need to get back to 32.5 this was her weight before DX.Hooray.............33.2 (04-05-12)

Feeding grain free- Burns/Fish4dogs/Simpsons/Changed foods more digestible now on 400 grams per feed

Panzxym 1.5 ml teaspoon per feed(used to use 2 lypex per feed)

She had SIBO but this has not flared up since last august she was on Oxytet this didnt work so put on:stomorgyl-  Treated with Synbotic capsules as well (pre-probotics )